Aaron Curry hints he’s on the trading block

Posted by Mike Florio on September 27, 2011, 5:36 PM EST

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In August, when we pointed out that Seahawks linebacker Aaron Curry had given up $5 million in guaranteed money under the contract he signed as the fourth pick in the 2009 draft, Seattle coach Pete Carroll downplayed the possibility that the revised deal was the result of Curry’s performance in camp, claiming that the new contract had been done months ago.

It’s not a shock that the Seahawks would decide to move on, given that Curry arrived before the current regime. The real question is whether anyone will make a move for his services, including the Bears, where the man who drafted Curry now serves in a key front-office role.

Uh, excuse me Eagles fans, but the Raiders need an OLB in the worst way as well. We got Rolando McClain doing essentially all the work at the 2nd level, while Quentin Groves does his invisible man routine. We got Kamerion Wimbley masquerading as an OLB, and no deep beyond these guys.

Maybe he could thrive under a DC who would just turn him loose and not worry about any kind of disciplined play from him. He always seems to be 1-2 steps behind, slow diagnosing the play, but will be one of the first to pile after the tackle is made.

He does seem to have improved his tackling somewhat this year. (when he gets lucky enough to have someone run right at him or have a really slow guy trying to run away from him)

Surprised he has been so pedestrian giving his apparent abundance of talent coming out of college.

for anyone who thinks he’s just in the “wrong” system, how entirely wrong could a system possibly be for a 4th overall pick to have one maybe two ‘slightly above avarage’ games in 2+ years and the rest well below average?

As much as I hate to admit it our hawks wasted a pick on this guy who’s been given a ton of chances to step up and be in the very least, ‘above average’. You’d think a player touted with his ability would be able to be ‘above average’ in any system.

Wow… in his draft class, everyone was saying that Curry was as close to a “sure thing” as you can get. Like other guys *might be* all-pros, but Curry was a guaranteed pro-bowler. I can’t believe Mel Kiper could be wrong!

The only way Curry works for the Vikings is if he unzips his Man Suit and reveals that underneath it all he really is Norm Van Brocklin. Him, I would trade for. The Dutchman would kick some ass and throw some deep balls. Hell, let him call the plays, too.

He would light some fires. So would Joe Kapp. Kapp never took (bleep) off anyone. He would come to the line and insult the D-linemen’s wives and mothers. Kapp would welcome the onrushing DE and bust the dude in the mouth.

Otherwise, Rotsa Ruck Curry. Ya played yourself out of a wealthy life.

The Vikings need an OLB! If your a Vikings fan you know that, unless your to stuck to break up the brothers. Erin Henderson did nothing to win or lose the job because no one was behind him, so he kind of got the job by default!

Send him to the Rams. Seattle can have any four of their receivers except Amendola. Seriously, wasn’t Curry proclaimed as a “can’t miss” player by all the pundits. Can it be that this could be a “bust” situation. The times I have seen Curry play he looked very athletic but not instinctive. Perhaps another Taylor Mays, but with the stigma of the high pick.

Wow, I’m surprised at how many people misjudge a player. Curry is a traditional 4-3 SAM; he’s great at setting the edge, taking on lead blockers and blowing up plays.

He’s NOT a pass rusher, and has never been a pass rusher (go back and watch his high school and college tape). In Carroll’s system, outside linebackers need to rush the passer better then a typical 4-3 SAM would normally be capable of.

Whoever commented that he’s a pass rusher apparently has never seen him play. He’s big, fast, agile and completely clueless on the field…in any scheme. No instincts whatsoever. Can run with any linebacker, hit with any linebacker and draw 15-yarders all day long for stupid antics after the whistle. We’ve all wanted him to work out here, but it’s clear that won’t happen. Not sure where he’d work out. Special Teams gunner…maybe.

Please be true! Even when this guy rarely happens to find himself in the right place at the right time, he still finds a way to not make the play.
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vahawker says:
Sep 27, 2011 6:07 PM

Maybe he could thrive under a DC who would just turn him loose and not worry about any kind of disciplined play from him. He always seems to be 1-2 steps behind, slow diagnosing the play, but will be one of the first to pile after the tackle is made.

He does seem to have improved his tackling somewhat this year. (when he gets lucky enough to have someone run right at him or have a really slow guy trying to run away from him)

Surprised he has been so pedestrian giving his apparent abundance of talent coming out of college
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Then he would fit in perfectly with the Eagles. The only thing that would make him even more qualified is if he had two bad knees.

You’re allowed to be $5 million over the cap this year, and the Eagles are currently $6,231,810.00 under the cap. So they’ve got $11,231,810.00 to play with. Don’t think they’ll trade for Curry, but just saying…

Let there be no more comments if KEN NORTON cant light a fire under you & get at the very least a few forced fumbles,int, hard hit,a tackle in space? i just dont like wake forest coverage LBs who think that will work in the leauge..

Born and raised in Chicago, been living in Seattle area 15 yrs. Bears please don’t miss this opportunity. This guy can play in the bears system and be a pro bowler. Don’t mess around offer a 3rd rd pick and don’t look back. NOT RICK MIRER I promise. GO BEARS!!!

Please take him, anyone. Overpaid, under-productive, out of position, bad tackler. I’m sure Ken Norton told PC that he can’t do anything to make him the LB we need. That’s why he’s been restructured, getting ready to either cut him or ship him out.

If the philly eagles step up and make a trade, the eagles run d will get much better. he is more of a pass rusher in the 4-3 scheme. philly runs a 4-3. having a fast pass rushing LB would be great to defend TEs and RBs